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#848 Chores, Cash and Household Negotiations
Should children be paid for helping around the house, or should chores simply be part of family life?
In this episode, Niall speaks to callers about whether pocket money should be linked to jobs such as tidying bedrooms, washing dishes, taking out the bins, hoovering or helping with the laundry. Some parents believe paying children for chores teaches responsibility, encourages a strong work ethic and helps them understand the value of money. It can also introduce young people to saving, budgeting and the idea that rewards usually come through effort.
Others argue that children are members of…
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